HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
17,642 km
10,962 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
17,642 km
10,962 mi / 9,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
167°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

HKG WCH
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code HKG WCH
ICAO Code VHHH SCTN
City Hong Kong Chaiten
Country Hong Kong Chile
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong America/Santiago
Elevation 28 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 17,642 kilometers (10,962 miles / 9,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Hong Kong with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:52 in Hong Kong, it's 08:52 in Chaiten. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Chaiten (WCH) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 197° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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